IDD Unit Clerk

RHA Health Services, LLC • Murfreesboro, TN

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About The Position

The IDD Unit Clerk provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care and services to people with disabilities in a residential home and/or vocational center at a single business location. The role works under direction and supervision to accomplish tasks and supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and people facing mental health and substance use challenges. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Flexible schedule and availability to provide on-call coverage as needed.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Complete criminal background screening.
• Be checked in the OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities registries.
• Complete drug testing.
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references, if required.
• For positions requiring driving, provide proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle if required to transport individuals.
• Regularly lift 20 lbs.; lift at least 50 lbs.; and pull at least 25 lbs.
• Be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
• Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; regularly stand and walk.
• Demonstrate CPR proficiency from floor level, including working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
• Meet close, distance, and peripheral vision requirements; be able to talk and hear.

Responsibilities

• Report changes in a supported individual’s condition, accidents and incidents, injuries of unknown source, defective equipment, grievances and complaints, and allegations of abuse or misappropriation of property to the RN immediately.
• Weigh and measure people supported as instructed.
• Measure and record temperatures, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations as instructed.
• Assist people supported with dressing and undressing as necessary.
• Assist with nail care, excluding diabetic residents.
• Assist with bowel and bladder functions and follow toileting programs identified in care plans.
• Administer medications and feedings through a gastrostomy tube according to physician orders and as delegated by licensed nurses.
• Monitor oxygen administration and report findings to licensed nurses.
• Perform colostomy care.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting people supported into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, and lifts.
• Assist in transporting people supported to and from appointments, activities, social programs, and out-of-center appointments as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid time off for full-time employees only.
• Health and insurance benefits for full-time employees only.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing programs.
• Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees.
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED